gruff (Meaning)
gruff (s)
brusque and surly and forbidding
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
gruff (superl.)
Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gruff
gruff Sentence Examples
- The gruff old sea captain barked orders to his crew.
- Despite his gruff exterior, the man had a kind heart.
- The gruff voice of the telephone operator made it difficult to hear.
- The teacher's gruff demeanor intimidated her students.
- The stranger's gruff manner made me uneasy.
- The gruff wind howled outside, shaking the windows.
- The gruff sound of his boots echoed through the hallway.
- With a gruff voice, she asked me to leave.
- The gruff sound of his cough filled the room.
- The gruff old man was a respected member of the community.
FAQs About the word gruff
brusque and surly and forbidding, deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotionOf a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surl
husky,hoarse, rusty, raspy, throaty, scratchy, rasping, gravel, croaking, grating
soft, tender, tender, golden, sweet,gentle, sweet, soothing, smooth, soothing
The gruff old sea captain barked orders to his crew.
Despite his gruff exterior, the man had a kind heart.
The gruff voice of the telephone operator made it difficult to hear.
The teacher's gruff demeanor intimidated her students.
